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Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Manchester United for a second time, it was confirmed on Tuesday, after joining from Juventus. The deal is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further year, subject to international clearance.
Earlier on transfer deadline day, the Serie A side outlined the financial details surrounding the deal -- a maximum €23 million, payable over five years. Ronaldo will be 41 by the time the final installment from Manchester United is due. Ronaldo said: "Manchester United is a club that has always had a special place in my heart, and I have been overwhelmed by all the messages I have received since the announcement on Friday. I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again. "I'm looking forward to joining up with the team after the international games, and I hope we have a very successful season ahead."  Later on Tuesday, Ronaldo opened up further on Instagram surrounding his return to the club and said: "Everyone who knows me, knows about my never ending love for Manchester United. The years I spent in this club were absolutely amazing and the path we've made together is written in gold letters in the history of this great and amazing institution. "I can't even start to explain my feelings right now, as I see my return to Old Trafford announced worldwide. It's like a dream come true, after all the times that I went back to play against Man United, and even as an opponent, to have always felt such love and respect from the supporters in the stands. This is absolutely 100% the stuff that dreams are made of! Source: espn.com |